If the forage or grain produced in your area is extremely low in selenium, an essential trace mineral, you may need to supplement your horse’s diet.
Nutrition
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Equine nutritionists help horse owners understand that a thorough comprehension of nutrition plays a vital role in the health and well-being of their horses
Inadequate nutrition represents a significant detriment to performance. Make sure your horse's feed program allows him to perform to his full potential.
To support hoof and hair health, it is important that the nutrients that contribute to keratin synthesis are in adequate amounts in your horse’s diet.
Did you know horses can get botulism from eating haylage? Find out how haylage is made, how botulism develops, and how to recognize it in your horse.
Recently, horse owners are introducing seeds into their horse’s diets, including flax (linseed), chia, sunflower, and even hemp seeds.
Nutrition affects every aspect of equine health. As such, nutrition has a profound impact on the soundness and usefulness of the horse.